gambit
n.
tactic in which a piece is sacrificed to gain an advantage (Chess); maneuver by which one seeks to gain an advantage
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gambit
Noun
1. an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
(synonym) ploy
(hypernym) remark, comment
2. a maneuver in a game or conversation
(synonym) ploy, stratagem
(hypernym) maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre
3. a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position
(hypernym) chess move
Gambit (das)
n.
gambit, tactic in which a piece is sacrificed to gain an advantage (Chess); maneuver by which one seeks to gain an advantage
gambit (m)
n.
gambit, opening gambit